Year 8 Coding

What is an algorithm?

• A list of instructions

• Computer code

• A programming language

• A type of musical instrument

What is the name of a labelled place in the computer's memory where a single item of data can be stored?

• Algorithm

• Iteration

• Variable

• Array

What symbol is used in Scratch to start a program running?

• Blue 'Start' button

• Red circle

• Green flag

• Yellow 'Start' block

Which of the following would NOT be stored in a variable?

• Lives

• Score

• Level

• Sprite

What colour is the 'Sensing' category in Scratch?

• Orange

• Light Blue

• Purple

• Green

A 'Repeat Until' block in Scratch is what type of programming?

• Conditional

• Iteration

• Variable

• Array

What is the name of a programming method which can store a numbered list of items of data?

• Variable

• Iteration

• Decomposition

• Array

On the Scratch stage, what are the coordinates of the centre of the stage?

• 150, 150

• 200, 200

• 0,0

• 0, 150

In Scratch, what word is sued to describe the different ways a sprite can look?

• Sprite

• Clone

• Costume

• Appearance

In Scratch, what is the purpose of the purple blocks?

• Storing important data

• Using a block of code several times

• Making code stand out

• Using code for different sprites